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Thai prime minister reviews preparations at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul observed the ongoing preparations for the royal cremation ceremony for Her Majesty the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, on Nov 9, 2026.

Accompanied by key government officials and committee heads, the delegation reviewed progress on the construction and landscape setup within the royal ceremonial grounds, including the royal pyre (Phra Merumat), the royal ceremonial hall (Phra Thinang Song Tham) and supporting structures.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Sanam Luang on Dec 16, 2026.

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